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Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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What is a load limit? Shoppers cry foul after learning which foods on grocery store shelves are technically unsafe to eat

Laura Holliday is a freelance internet culture journalist covering online communities, digital aesthetics, and internet rabbit holes. She lives in London with her cat, Luna.

Laura Holliday

Left: Woman in a grocery store in Finland looking into the camera. Right: Woman's hand holding avocado to ripeness scanner in a grocery store.

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“Would sell my soul for this device”: Americans can only dream of Finland’s avocado ripeness machines

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

2 panel image: Left: Meijer Branding on Elevated Signpost with Copy-Space. Right: Screencap of police bodycam footage teenager in Meijer. Caption overlay reads "I hope the blowback is HUGE. Get this kid a lawyer."

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“They’re about to feel Target’s pain”: Meijer faces boycott after calling cops on teen accused of stealing food

Woman cutting open gooey Walmart watermelon

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“I am completely disgusted”: Woman cuts open Walmart watermelon to reveal nightmare inside

Eilish O’Sullivan is the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

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“A great way to reduce, reuse, and recycle”: Woman shows how to regrow lettuce. It will save you time and money at the grocery store

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Left; eggs in grocery store. Right; Woman holds two different egg cartons, smiling, but trying to decide between them.

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“First time I buy eggs in like 8 months”: 1.7 million eggs have been recalled over Salmonella contamination. Here’s how to know if your eggs are affected

2 panel image showing the outside of an Aldi storefront and Oreo cookies in a grocery aisle. On the right there is a TikTok comment: Hilarious because Oreo cookies are a copy of Hydrox cookies

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“Can’t afford name-brand anymore”: ALDI is famous for its dupes of products like Oreos and Chips Ahoy! Now Mondelez is suing the grocery chain for it

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“Just blatant”: Multi-state investigation shows Kroger routinely overcharging

Makalah Wright is a writer for the Daily Dot. She has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

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‘We need answers!’: Publix customer grabs Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Then she sees the Seriously Sharp

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer for the Daily Dot. She graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘What is that? Is that chicken?’: Former Trader Joe’s employee issues warning for anyone who buys chicken without putting it in a produce bag

Sabine Joseph is a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

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‘We are more tech-powered than we’ve ever been’: Walmart just announced it’s making a big change

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‘No means no’: Publix shopper declines sample when she walks in. Then the worker intervenes

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‘I don’t buy veggies, fruits or bakery at Walmart’: Pennsylvania shopper buys Lemon Cake Poppers at Walmart. Then she bites into one

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘Stop playing right now’: Grocery shopper goes to dairy section. Then they notice something strange about Crystal Farms provolone cheese

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘No. It’s gone too far. TOO FAR’: Woman shops for rotisserie chicken at the grocery store. Then she notices a peculiar new flavor

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